Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
limae
ID:
1412143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leme) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 635 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424608

Common Names

  • Wittmackia limae
  • Lima Wittmackia
  • Lima-Leaf Wittmackia

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Description

Wittmackia limae (also called 'Limae Wittmackia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Wittmackia limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wittmackia limae has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wittmackia limae is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.

Where to Find Wittmackia limae

Wittmackia limae can be found in the Caribbean.

Wittmackia limae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wittmackia limae?

Wittmackia limae

What is the common name of Wittmackia limae?

Wittmackia

Where is Wittmackia limae found?

Wittmackia limae is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Species in the Wittmackia genus

Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165621-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].